Greetings,
In our attempts to sequence the entire E. coli genome, we have used
many varied methods. Two methods we have not explored yet are direct
sequencing from lambda templates, thus avoiding the extra step of
shotgun M13 libraries, and long range PCR of genomic DNA, with the
intent of directly sequencing the PCR product.
I am curious if anyone has attempted either of these methods and would
be willing to share some of their insights before I invest any time in
altering our current techniques (M13 shotgunning of a large lambda
library). Any ideas would be very helpful.
Please respond via email, as I do not read these groups very often.
Thanks,
George
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